OBITUARIES

Jul 9, 2021

Carl Chance “Boozie” Dellinger, age 86, of Tot Dellinger Road passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at his home.  He was born December 11, 1934 in Gaston County to the late Blair and Essie Hoyle Dellinger.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  Boozie attended Wake Forest University and spent his career as a Supervisor with Carolina Freight. ...

Jul 7, 2021

John “Jack” Stephenson, age 95, of Jane Street, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice House. He was born in Seattle, WA August 2, 1925. His parents were Charles and Nellie Stephenson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dick Stephenson, a sister, Pat Elder, a son, John W. Stephenson, Jr.

He is...

Jul 6, 2021

Patricia Ann Hurt Brooks, age 92, of Requa Rd., died July 6, 2021 at Hospice at Wendover. She was born January 19, 1929 in Pocahontas County West Virginia to the late Dallas and Irma Painter Hurt.

Mrs. Brooks was a retired inspector for MFG Plastic Mfg. She was a member of the Christiansburg Baptist Church.  She found...

Jul 4, 2021

Manjulaben Pravinchandra Shah, age 75 of Lincolnton, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 18, 1945 in Bamna, India to the late Chunilal Nathajidas Shah and Shantaben Chunilal Shah.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Pravinchandra Shah; sons, Kamlesh Shah and Bhavesh Shah; daughter, Heena Shah; 4...

Jul 3, 2021

Jean Agnes Mink Harris, age 80 of Cherryville passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at her residence.  She was born April 24, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Elmer and Elva (Elliott) Mink.  Jean was a member of Highland Drive Freewill Baptist Church in Lincolnton, NC and was previously a member of Open Bible Baptist Church in Williamstown,...

Jun 29, 2021

Phyllis Neal Shull, age 62 of Waco, NC, formerly of Erwin, TN, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Robin Johnson Hospice House.  She was born May 21, 1959 in Lincoln County to the late J.B. and Betty Dellinger Neal.  Phyllis loved her family and spent her time making sure her family and friends were all taken care of....

Jun 24, 2021

Martha Jane Pruitte Hancock, age 80, of Craig Street, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 16, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Joseph Lawrence and Edith Inez Anthony Pruitte.

Jane was employed as a waitress with Home Folks Café for 52 years. She was an amazing cook...

Jun 13, 2021

Barbara Jean Kiser Wright, age 76 of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, June 13, at Atrium Lincoln. She was born March 14, 1945, in Lincoln County, NC to the late Robert Kern Kiser and Jean Elmore Kiser. Barbara was a lifetime member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and proudly served the real estate community at Carpenter's Real Estate alongside her...

Jun 12, 2021

Clinard Nelson Young, age 94, of Nelson Road, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 6, 1927 in Lincoln County to the late Elva Walker and Louise Carpenter Young.

Clinard was a veteran of the United States Army. Clinard enjoyed many hobbies, including woodworking, gardening, camping, and fishing. He also...

Jun 7, 2021

James Ray “Jim” Poe, 63 of Shelby, NC went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on August 18, 1957 in Muncie, Ind to the late Gobel Poe and Peggy Priebe of Shelby, NC.

He enjoyed watching TV and spending time with his wife of 17 years, Kathy, and...

Jun 4, 2021

Penny Lee Macko Wolford, age 75, of Sunbeam Farm Road, passed away, Friday, June 4, 2021.  She was born December 31, 1945 in Cuyahoga, Ohio to the late Paul and Helen Koryta Macko.

Penny was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed watching TV, and...

Jun 4, 2021

Raeford Lee “Rae” Eaker, age 87, of Cohn Eaker Road, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1933 in Lincoln County to the late John Russell and Callie Mae Hastings Eaker.

“Rae,” as he was known by his friends, was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States...

Jun 1, 2021

Joseph William “J.W.” Hanley III, age 77 of Cherryville, NC, formerly of Odessa, TX, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 9, 1943 in Augusta, GA to the late Joseph William Hanley Jr. and Christina Talbert.  J.W. was a veteran of the United States Airforce where he served as Military Police...

May 27, 2021

Wendy Delane Heavner Meadows, age 54, of Shallotte, formerly of Cherryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 27, 2021.  She was born October 14, 1966 at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida to Freddie Heavner and the late Charlotte Beam Heavner.  Wendy graduated from Cherryville High School and attended Gaston Community College. ...

May 25, 2021

Linda Bione Walker, 81, of Mary’s Grove Rd., died at her residence May 25, 2021 following an illness. She was born in Williamson Co. IL, on Jan 26, 1940, daughter of the late John and Eleanor Bione. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker who loved her family. She enjoyed gardening and was an active member of St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church....

May 25, 2021

Carol Jean Terbush, 86 of Peak Resources died May 25, 2021. She was born March 13, 1935 in El Paso Texas a daughter of the late Robert William and Ruth Rossler Colwell.  She was a homemaker and member of Ocean View Methodist Church.  She was the oldest of seven siblings and is survived by her husband Richard Terbush of New York; children,...

May 21, 2021

Donald Ray “Donnie” Shull II, age 41, of Waco died May 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte.  He was born on December 9, 1979 in Cleveland County. He was the son of the late Donald Ray Shull and Mary Katherine “Kathy” Shull of Waco. Donnie was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and taking...

May 4, 2021

Doris Duke Homesley Chronister, age 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Somerset Court of Cherryville. She was born June 19, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Albert Herbert Homesley and Novella Adams Homesley.  She was a graduate of Kings College and worked as an executive secretary at GE/Black and Decker in Charlotte.

Doris...

Apr 28, 2021

Donna Marie Kaup, age 59 passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln.  She was born June 12, 1961 in Denver, Colorado.  She was a member of St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church.  Donna was an excellent homemaker.  She was an amazing cook and had a passion for canning.  She never allowed anyone to leave her home hungry.  Donna...

Apr 26, 2021

Sarah Ellen Holloway Kalin, age 78 passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence in Crouse, NC.  She was born July 4, 1942 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, to the late Charles and Ruth Enfield Holloway.  Sarah was a member of Victory Grove Baptist Church in Lincolnton.  She loved to be outside working in her garden and flowers, raising...